Inbound travel to India is far behind pre-pandemic numbers. By simplifying payments MakeMyTrip's latest feature looks to make travel easier for foreign tourists visiting the country.
In the July-September quarter, the occupancy remained consistent as last year, and the growth in revenue was driven by higher room rates: A positive sign indicating travelers' willingness to spend more on tourism.
Last year, India was the fifth-largest source market for Singapore. In 2024, India became second-largest overseas source market for the U.S. and third-largest source for Singapore, showing big gains in short-haul as well as long-haul destinations.
IndiGo will be the only carrier in the country other than the Air India Group to offer business class. But it's not giving up on the low prices that made it popular.
IndiGo's codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines reflects Indian airlines' efforts to grow their global network. The move is essential as they face strong competition from foreign carriers.
The direct connection with airlines would help streamline the booking process, making it easier for businesses to plan trips without needing to jump between platforms.